Dorreen Emily METZGER

20th December 1930 - 16th November 2024
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All Saints Anglican Church
509 Dee Street
cnr Holywood Terrace and Dee Street
Invercargill
Friday 22 November 2024, 11:00AM

METZGER, Dorreen Emily (nee Clode).

Peacefully in the loving care at Rowena Jackson on Saturday 16 November, 2024, with her family by her side, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Martin* (Tim). Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michele and Robin Laing, Louise and Russell Barry (Hunterville). Much loved Nana of Emmy-May Barry (Wellington). Loved sister and sister-in-law of William* Alex* and Lucy*, Marjorie*, George* and Avis*, Douglas*, and Mollie* Metzger. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to management and staff of Rowena Jackson for their wonderful loving care given to Dorreen over the years. Special thank you to Dr de Kock and staff at Southland Hospital, Dr’s David and Hill at Invercargill Medical Centre for their care given to Dorreen. A service to celebrate Dorreen’s life will be held in All Saints Anglican Church, Holywood Terrace, Invercargill on Friday 22 November at 11am followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Messages to 239 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810 or to her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service. ( * denotes deceased)

Messages

A lovely lady indeed. Our sympathies to the family.
Lauren and Paul Brown , Invercargill
Hello Michele
I am so sorry to learn of Doreen's passing. She will be missed from our community here at RJ and also by the many friends she has in the groups she has been involved with over many years in the city. My sincere sympathy goes to you and the rest of your family.
Blessings
Rona Crosbie
Rona Crosbie , invercargill
Deepest sympathies to the Metzger family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Michelle Evertzen (nee Goodall) & Mike Evertzen, Tauranga
I knew Doreen from the Women’s Club and she was such a lovely lady and always ready for a chat. So sorry to read of her death but a life well lived.
Michelle you will miss her dreadfully - she was always so proud of her girls. R IP Doreen
Pauline Nally, Invercargill
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Fondest memories x
Sandra, Invercargill
Aunty Dorreen, you were the most loving and beautiful person. You will be missed so very much by everyone. Much love to you both Michele and Louise ❤️❤️❤️
Andrea Clode, Rotorua
A lovely lady and loyal member of Southland Women’s Club . Will miss her smiling face Rest In Peace Doreen. My very deepest sympathy to you all
Shirley Clarke, Invercargill
We are so sorry to hear of Doreen's passing. Her father Doug was so good to us when we arrived in Invercargill from the UK as new migrants. Doreen was always so friendly and warm. She touched the lives of so many as the Health Nurse at H and J Smiths too. Our sincerest wishes go her daughters and wider family. Lynne and Alan Hunt
Lynne Hunt (Ferguson), Invercargill
My sincere condolences to you all, at this sad time.
Jan Melmeth, Gloucester, NSW, Australia
Nana was such a wonderful person and had so much love for those around her. She will be missed not only by her family, but everyone who knew her.
Emmy Barry, Wellington
Our heartfelt condolences to you ,Michele,Robin,Louise, Russell and Emmy-May on the loss of a much loved family member.
Doreen was a very special ,kindhearted and caring person.It was an honour to have have known her. She will be greatly missed.
All our love
Jan Stevenson-Brown , Ian Brown and Bob Stevenson.
Jan Stevenson-Brown, Invercargill
Aunty Dorreen was a much loved sister to Mum and the last of a special generation. Our thoughts are with you all - Michele, Louise and families.
All our love
Chris O'Brien and Katrina Oliver.
Chris O'Brien , Wellington
So sorry to read the passing of this dear lady. Always ready for a wee chat and a smile to beat. Kind Regards Nicola Galloway nee Peters, Stobo St, Imvercargill
Nicola Galloway, Invercargill0
Aunty Doreen,
Always giving love and warmth beyond measure, kindness and an open door.
The most wonderful Aunty, Mother and Grandmother.
All of our love to such a beautiful family.
Simon and Kaye
Simon OBrien, Melbourne